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Shepherd / Mixed  : :  Female  : :  Young  : :  Large

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About Dottie
  • Status: Adopted!
  • Adoption Fee: 250.00
  • Species: Dog
DOTTIE is a sweet, energetic, goofy husky-shepherd mix, who's spent all of her 17 month life ignored in a backyard.  What's more she was chained inside a 4 ft fence, because she was so bored and lonely she would dig out to go visiting.  We've only had Dottie in our program for 10 days, but in that time she has not shown any aggression to people or to other animals.  She appears to be a wonderful and loving youngster with a sweet and affectionate nature.  Dottie has had NO training whatsoever, and is starting from scratch.  She is not used to being in a house and is not potty trained, may jump on furniture, counter-surf and other similar behaviors.  We believe she's likely to do well with small dogs and cats from a temperament standpoint, but is also likely to be too rough at first with small animals AND small kids, and therefore requires strong supervision and oversight around small animals and children as she learns to 'gentle down' and be more appropriate/less rough in her play and rambunctiousness.  Her roughness is simply due to her lack of training and never having been taught any rules of conduct.  Her forever family must train, guide and lead her starting immediately ("begin as you would end").  Dottie is energetic, smart and probably a bit hard-headed.  




DOTTIE's ADOPTION FEE:   $250
This fee covers only part of what we spend to vet, board and rehab the dogs we save. On average we spend over $450 on each dog. We made a decision to keep our adoption fee at the 2005 level even though vet prices have doubled and tripled since then. We are constantly fundraising to cover the deficit. At minimum, your adoption fee includes the dog's spay/neuter, heartworm test, heartworm treatment if needed, rabies shot, distemper/parvo shot, bordatella shot, deworming, monthly heartworm and flea preventives, and microchip. In many cases it also includes surgery and various types of vet treatment for standard issues such as hot spots, ear infections and so o

INTERESTED IN ADOPTING DOTTIE?
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STOP!! READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!

  1. We're picky about our adopters. 
  2. Are you sure you're up to having a GSD?  They're not for everyone.  They take a lot of time, effort, training.  They shed year round.  They're big.  They scare lots of people.  They "mouth" and herd.  They're usually strong-willed and stubborn.  You have to have references and a home visit.  If you're not willing or able to deal with any of this, please don't waste your time or ours applying.  
  3. Will the dog be an inside family pet? We do not adopt to outdoor-only homes. All dogs must be indoor dogs.
  4. Do you leave your dog outdoors when you're not home?   We do not adopt to homes that leave their animals outside when they're gone.  You must put your dogs indoors when you're gone.  A 3 yr old adopted MOGS dog died when the owners went to run errands, left her outdoors, the gate was somehow opened, and she was hit by a car.  Tragic and 100% preventable. Even privacy fences get broken into.  Gates are opened.  Thieves steal dogs. Never leave your dog outdoors when you're not home!!
  5. What's your plan for unexpected events and major changes?  New baby? Divorce?  Moving?   How you will provide for your dog if your family breaks up? 
  6. Will you make a lifetime commitment?  It's your responsibility to keep your dog safe, loved and cared for FOR LIFE.
  7.  Do you understand we expect you to keep that lifetime commitment?  It's YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to stick by your family member -- no matter what.
  8. Are you unable or unwilling to make a lifetime commitment? Do not apply.



 

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